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Cryo-EM, biochemical and computational analysis of S. cerevisiae cell extracts - Insights into the endogenous L-A virus structure
Projektbearbeiter:
Lisa Schmidt
Finanzierung:
Haushalt;
Summary:
Background: This dissertation explores the structural role of flexibility in protein interactions using an integrative computational approach. In particular, it investigates the possibility of analysing organellar and cellular extracts of Saccharomyces cerevisiae to gain high-resolution structural insights into biological systems.
Preliminary work: The study consists of two main parts. In the first part, mitochondrial cell extracts were examined and an optimised isolation method was developed. The efficiency of this method was validated by various analyses that provide information about the interaction of certain proteins with mitochondrial membranes. The second part focused on the analysis of a yeast cell extract enriched with the endogenous L-A virus. This revealed structural details of the virus, including novel capsid-stabilising interactions and the mRNA decoding site embedded in the capsid. In addition, the study identified the presence of tRNA-loaded polysomes and RNA-dependent RNA polymerase within the capsid, highlighting the complex structural milieu of this virus.
Objective: The main objective was to explore the structural intricacies of cell extracts using cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) and computer modelling to improve our understanding of the molecular interactions and structural organisation within these systems.
Methods: A combination of cryo-EM, biochemical analysis, AI-based structural modelling and computational techniques were used to study mitochondrial and cellular extracts to reveal the structural properties, interactions and flexibility of key biomolecular assemblies.
Impact: This research makes an important contribution to structural biology by providing high-resolution insights into the organisation and architecture of cellular components, particularly in native cell extracts. Understanding the structural dynamics of proteins and viruses in their natural context has implications for drug development, virology and cell biology.
Alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals : This research is in line with several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The study of cell extracts and endogenous viruses can support the development of antiviral therapies and thus contribute to SDG 3 (Good health and well-being). Furthermore, the sustainable use of resources in the analysis of cell extracts is in line with SDG 12 (Responsible consumption and production). The study's focus on understanding the structural basis of biological processes supports SDG 4 (Quality education) by increasing knowledge in the field of structural biology. Finally, the research contributes to the wider scientific community by fostering international collaboration, which is in line with SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).

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